Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6500

Lets look much closer at the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The WB2200F was released 3 years prior to the A6500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB2200F scores against the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB2200F and Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB2200F Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB2200F features external measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB2200F vs Sony A6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WB2200F vs the A6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and A6500 is 59 and 81 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB2200F and A6500.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB2200F due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6500 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB2200F is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.